The Croatian Football Federation said it was standing by the captain of the national team "because we believe that in this process he will prove his innocence as well as groundlessness of the charges".

Mamic is accused, along with his brother and two others, of embezzling €15m since 2008.

This is alleged to have been done using different player transfer deals from Dinamo to foreign clubs.

He is also accused of not paying €1.6m in taxes.

Modric has not commented on the charge, but when questioned last July about his alleged false testimony said: "My conscience is clear."